WBEZ Chicago

WBEZ Chicago

Senior Financial Analyst

Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace) · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 75 days ago
SQLData VisualizationProject ManagementFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingGAAPFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • The Senior Financial Analyst is tasked with ensuring that CPM's third-party financial software meets the organization's financial objectives along with the organization's reporting and compliance needs.
  • The Senior Financial Analyst has one direct report (Senior Data Analyst).
  • Prepare executive and Board level presentations and reporting on business and financial performance

Responsibilities

  • The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment.
  • In addition to financial modeling and reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for analytical decision support and scenario modeling to assist with executive level, strategic decision-making.
  • Project manage and lead third-party financial system implementations and training ● Manages approval paths, users, dimensions, and other maintenance in third-party financial software, along with troubleshooting issues as they arise
  • At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 years in financial planning roles.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in not-for-profit financial management, preferably with organizations of similar size and complexity.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, key performance indicators (KPIs), budgeting, and forecasting
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis, U.S. GAAP, and not-for-profit accounting principles

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Certificates and/or Licenses: CPA preferred

Skills

  • Very strong analytical mindset with financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Strong people management skills
  • Proficient in financial reporting (Sage Intacct, Limelight, Expensify), Excel (advanced skills), and data tools (SQL, Power BI)

Compensation

  • The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 per ANNUM.
  • Chicago Public Media provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position.
  • Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
  • The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographical location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.
  • As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come.

Company info

  • Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged.
  • We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace.

Equal opportunity

  • Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.

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